Authentic Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad) with Capers

Ingredients:

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 cucumber, partially peeled and sliced into thick half-moons
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into rings
  • A handful of Kalamata olives
  • 1-2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
  • 200 grams (about 7 ounces) feta cheese, preferably in a block
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Argilos I Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Simple steps to create a rustic, flavorful Mediterranean dish.

Instructions

1. Combine the Vegetables:

  • In a large salad bowl, mix the tomato wedges, cucumber slices, red onion, and green bell pepper rings.

2. Add Olives and Capers:

  • Incorporate the Kalamata olives and capers into the salad mixture.

3.Season the Salad:

  • Sprinkle the dried oregano over the ingredients.
  • Lightly season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, keeping in mind that both feta and capers add saltiness.

4. Dress with Olive Oil:

5. Add Feta Cheese:

  • Place the block of feta cheese atop the salad.
  • Drizzle a bit more olive oil over the feta and sprinkle with a pinch of oregano.

6. Serve:

  • Present the salad immediately, accompanied by crusty bread to savor the flavorful juices.
ARGILOS I (Early Harvest) Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Nostos Goods

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ARGILOS I EARLY

For the Horiatiki (traditional Greek village salad), we recommend using Argilos I Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Its robust and complex flavor profile, featuring delicate notes of greens, grass, tomato stem, artichoke, citrus, and black pepper, enhances the freshness of the salad's ingredients. This early harvest oil's high antioxidant content and fresh, grassy aroma further elevate the dish, making it an ideal choice for an authentic and flavorful Greek salad experience.

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